Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
TIDDLER & OTHER TERRIFIC TALES
From the books by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler
FOUR TERRIFIC TALES – ONE SUPERB SHOW!
Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed!
Is Tiddler telling the truth?
Will Monkey find his Mummy?
Will George The Giant make lots of friends?
Can the old lady really squash and squeeze all those animals in?
This delightful production is brought to you by the team behind Stick Man Live, adapted from the bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.
Tiddler © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
LUNCH AT FOOD @ THE MERCURY
Why not treat yourself to some lunch at Food @ the Mercury before your matinee performance?
Our lunch menu is available from 90 minutes before the performance start time and includes cooked dishes and sandwiches. We also offer a children’s menu and snacks menu. So that you can keep your options open, we won’t take your menu choice in advance, but we do recommend you book a table.
A delight from start to finish. A room of children laughing hysterically
Time Out
all totally mesmerised by the action.
The Spy in the Stalls
Brings such joy to children and adults alike. The show was so captivating that no one wanted to miss a moment.
Broadway Baby
An hour-long feast of storytelling that thrills children and parents alike. A masterpiece.
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